Manchester intro.Although there is still much debate on whether Manchester is the UK's second-most significant city behind London, nobody can deny the world's first industrial city has undergone a major rejuvenation in recent years. Many Manchester hotels are located in the Albert and St Peter's squares. However, rooms are nearly impossible to find during Manchester United matches at the famous Old Trafford stadium. Even during the off season, visitors can enjoy Old Trafford guided tours. This city halfway between Leeds and Liverpool is filled with beautiful buildings such as its gigantic Gothic-style city hall, 15th century cathedral and the John Rylands Library reading room. The city's newest museum, the Urbis, looks like a large glass triangle. One of the world's few surviving Concordes is prominently displayed at the aviation viewing park of the UK's second-biggest airport. Visitors can enjoy an aerial city view from the top of the Exchange Square wheel.